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HF02 TBU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 8 Feb 2022 117,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 107,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,746 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 86,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

near side wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,292 miles

bonnet handle missing

damage to off side outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,986 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,201 miles

o/s door mirrow broken

reversing light cracked

water in o/s/r light cluster

Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s door mirrow broken

reversing light cracked

water in o/s/r light cluster

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,608 miles

drivers mirror glass deteriorating slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,976 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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HF02 TBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF02 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF02 TBU registered?

HF02 TBU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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